As far as we could go backwards, it is learned that Shri.Varkey Thottungal
from Kuravalangadu migrated to Kavumbhagom, Tiruvalla between 1780 and
1800. He was married to Mariamma of Kalarickal family, Idinjillam(Tiruvalla). They
were blessed with four sons. All of them were members of Tiruvalla Paliakkara
Orthodox Church. When the Mar Thoma Syrian Church was established, they
became the founder members of St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church (SCS), Tiruvalla.....read more